Let's Enjoy Life

CONGRATULATIONS
on Retirement Day !!!!
Evelyn Pangan-Garaicoa writes:
Will try to keep in touch and share our "goss" should we run into someone once again. Mabuhay Class of 62!!! 'Love to catchup with everyone when I get to the Philippines (soon). See you!!!
Thks to your tireless effort in getting this to the press, hopefully, I have contributed to some "goss" from down-under.
Photo taken on June 30, 2009 @ work

Great Minds in New Jersey

Classmates of 62 meet after 47 years !!! on New Jersey shores (New York in the background)

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Complimentary photos:Gali Munar

Art and Chit Mori - New Jersey

Gali Munar writes:

Art and Chit Mori are now permanent US residents. They are both residing with their children in Union, which is only about two miles away from us. I did not even know they were in my neighborhood until Art's email a few days after. Art's son married the daughter of our neighbor. A companero had mentioned my name to them.

[[ email excerpt // photo from Gali Munar ]]

Gali Welcomes Chit and Art Mori to NJ

Gali Munar writes:
It's better late than never. I hope my ignorance will account for the delay. Here are some of the pics that I have been wanting my two computer experts to upload for me. Finally, I just had to do the task myself by trial and error. Fortunately, I was able to transfer over those pics from Cyn's camera to my pc without any help. I suppose my two boys just wanted me learn. Reminds me of that line, "....when I was young my teachers were old, now that I am old my teachers are young." All pics were taken on or about 4/30/09 -- our mini(est) reunion. [[ email excerpt // photo by Gali Munar ]]

Email Excerpt(s) from Australia

Evelyn Pangan-Garaicoa writes:
I am taking this opportunity to catch up as much as I can for now. Soo..so.. happy to hear from you, I am really so fond of everyone. Thanks and the best part of all this is, it seems that we are all connected without even realizing that we have treasured the friendships that we all had and never thought of, one way or the other.

I came to Australia in 73. Yes, met my husband here. Yes, we are relations via Armingol's wife. My cousin and Armingol's wife are sister in laws. I remember Angelica, my neigbhour in Camdas. Mrs Bangaoet - I used to always share a little goss with me whenever we were riding the jeepney or I see her gardening, as i would greet her. Juluis Valdez - was in the Navy, he sent me a post card and not sure where he got my Phils address but was my neighbour as well, so the post card was a surprise. Then after a few years, the sad news of him passing away.. Jamelita Tolentino - i do remember her. Leda Parraan - yes,we do. Please send my regards to Amelia and Leda, when you have the chance to say hello again.

I had a long catch up via phone with Raquel Langit last night 24/6 9 (she called) and we intend to meet each other one day. Will keep you posted on that as well. Will share our goss after our catch up. Meanwhile, regards to everyone... cheers.... Will surely keep in touch.

Retiring Evelyn - NSW, Australia

Evelyn Pangan-Garaicoa retiring June 30th

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Plans to re-unite with Baguio classmates during her scheduled Philippine visit - July 15, 2009.

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Photo: 1995 - Evelyn's reunion with Baguio classmates

1995 Baguio Mini Reunion with Evelyn

1st Photo (L-R) : Tass Buccat, Dely C Camongao, Erlinda S. Alvaro, Vickie V Estepa, Luz Macapagal-Buccat, Jocelyn T Ruliva, Glo T Valeros

Middle Photo: Same Group with Evelyn's mother & Evelyn

3rd Photo: (L-R): Dely, Erlinda, Jocelyn, Glorietta

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Complimentary Photos from Evelyn Pangan-Garaicoa

Email from Down Under

Evelyn Pangan Garaicoa wrote:
Thank you so much for the newsletter. [[NB. Sent Evelyn a printed copy of the Blog posts ]]. It is really a wonderful feeling to know that everyone is keeping in touch with each other one way or the other. Appreciate the efforts, the contributions and thoughts to getting this circulated around and reaching each one of us wherever we are. Great job !!! I bow my head.

Let me share my encounter with Winnie as well. Berrima, Australia - at Penrose Park - Slogan here is "I Found a Friend at Penrose Park". Berrima is a Solemn place of worship like Medugorie, Fatima etc. Amidst the crowd, of so many pilgrims, I heard someone calling my name. I looked around - and I can't believed my eyes when I saw where the voice was coming from.. it was no other than "Winnie" Winifred Oliva. We had a twosome reunion at my place then followed by another at her sister in law's place. Just to say, that after all these years, we have recognized each other in a sea of faces, was unreal. We had a real goodtime looking back and talking of our high days (need to find our photos).

My next renuion - 1995 - Session Rd, Baguio City. Weather not so cooperative this day, I remember quite well. What a pleasant surprise as I wasn't expecting to see anyone and was heading for some errands. Standing on a corner street off Session Road was Gloria Turingan, Gloria Manalac, Dely Carrera all heading for a reunion at Teachers Camp (not sure if this was Elizabeth Balangue's place). I went with the group and saw Benjie Abellera there as well. We had a lovely day, just amazing!!! Again, we decided to meet at my place - in Quirino Hill. I have attached some photos of the day. [[ Sorry everyone.. photos not available at this time due to Technical difficulties...ie... blogsite do not accept .pdf files and Evelyn is rushing to convert them to .jpgs before she retires on Tuesday, June 30th ]]. NB. 'Will post pics as soon as we can.

Amelia on "Remembering Baguio"

Amelia said...
Definitely, the "good old Baguio" we will all want to remember and always return to. Like a song goes...."where have all those (flowers) pine trees gone,...long time going..." This should not deter any of us, though, from the 2012 50th reunion. Please save your funds and make time to have Class'62 hit the 100th mark attendance. Okay? There is still a Baguio in our hearts and souls - Ahmee
June 22, 2009 9:50 PM

Amelia on: Father Manuel Ordination

Amelia said...
Congratulations - Manny, Fabiola and family- you must feel blessed!
Thank you for Glo sharing the photos and glad a few of Class'62 were able to attend. Hope other classmates will share photos and stories of their kids, grandkids and all. Our family is never a small one but an extension of many parts in our lives, through the years from 1962 & on. Ag-ragsak tayo met amin!!Ahmee June 22, 2009 9:55 PM

The Ordination of Manuel Flores Jr

A Priestly Ordination of Rev Father Manuel Flores Jr, officiated by Archbishop Carlito Cenzon of Baguio-Benguet Archdiocese @ the Baguio Cathedral on June 19, 2009, which incidentally is also celebrated for the "Sanctification of Priests". Parents, Manuel Flores Sr & Fabiola Gabao donning the chasuble-outer garment & stole, a symbol of priestly dignity on Father Manuel during Investiture. Photo by: Glo Valeros

Vested Rev Father Manuel Flores Jr

A Priestly decree !!! The now vested Rev Father Manuel, co-celebrant to Archbishop Cenzon is waiting for mass offerings.

We are extremely proud of you & our own Manny Sr. May your blessings be two-fold for the class of 1962 !!!

** Photo by: Glo Valeros

The Rev Father Manuel Flores & Family

The Reverend Father Manuel Flores Jr.'s Family

(L-R) Kathleen Lopez (Grand daughter), Ice Magnolia, Irma Madeleine, Fabiola, Rev Father Manuel, Manny Sr, Ike Manuel and Eric Manuel

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For those who remember very well the "antics" of Manny Sr in high school with a choice of just a 2x5 notebook and a broken pencil to write notes with (so they say), as well as to show off his befitting "macho" image to his barkada of old... Today, Manny enjoys the many blessings he had asked for in his children: an Accountant, a Nurse, a Doctor, an IT Consultant, a grand daughter and a triple load of blessings in the Reverend Father. **Photo by Glo Valeros

Class62 In Attendance for Ordination

Class 62 Baguio in attendance to the most important event of the
season: "The Ordination of Rev Father Manuel Flores Jr"

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !! are in order for a job well done.

(Centre) Flanked by his parents, Rev Father Manuel Flores Jr

(L-R) Glo M Datud, Winnie O Sapin, Dely C Camongao, Glorietta T Valeros, Patrocinio D Rilveria, Daniel Lee, Marcial Esquejo, Filipina Estepa and Estela E Del Val. **Photo by Glo Valeros

Remembering Baguio

Source: http:\\jackcarino.multiply.com

Class 62 will surely remember this kind of Baguio.. Photo taken in the '60's!

Amelia on Vickie's Retirement

Amelia said...
Dear Vickie - You must have a bundle of memories to share. Thank you for sending them on to our website administrator because it sure brings back nostalgia and more... Perhaps, coming out to the USA has triggered those feelings,too. It also keeps us all posted with names and faces. Naragsak pay amin ti rupa yo --- wow!---Ahmee
June 18, 2009 11:23 AM

Amelia on Virginia Pulay

Amelia said...
Yeah!!! Way to go... Glad to hear that VP is somewhere in the USA and hope she can join Class'62 in Baguio in 2012. Talaga, met. Let us all try to seek out classmates wherever and have them join in. Sigue, ngarud...Ahmee
June 18, 2009 11:16 AM

Amelia's Comments on James

Amelia said...
Hello, James... Inya ngay ngarud... We all feel silence and isolation might reduce any feelings but glad you did comment on your preferred way of doing things. Please try to join us in 2012 in Baguio and still reminisce those GREAT DAYS of our youth and frolic - Feel free to call "moi" in Toronto if you so choose - Ahmee
June 18, 2009 11:20 AM

JAMES on "Elusive James" June 3 Posting

2 comments:
Pindol said...
James has isolated himself somewhere in Canada. He says he loves all his classmates and his happiest years were in high school; wants to say hello to all. He prefers not to get in touch anymore because of his dark past. He wants to share these lines from a poem he remembers --"though nothing can bring back the hour of splendour in the grass of glory in the flower we grieve not but rather find strength in what reminds behind." James is a repentant man; gives his love to fellow classmates and school mates.
June 17, 2009 12:29 AM

Anonymous said...
Thanks James for keeping us posted. We hope for the best for you and may you keep following us in our journeys always...
June 17, 2009 12:36 AM

Vickie's Thanksgiving Retirement

Vickie's Retirement @ Golden Pine Hotel, 23 June 2007

Front: Pat, Estela, Glo, Winnie, Ping, Vickie, Linda

Back: Mars, Danny, Manny

source: Vickie V. Estepa's files

More Pics - Baguio Gatherings

REUNION PICS (2004-2007)

Source: Vicki V Estepa's Files

BCHS Class 62 Funds

Our official "Thank You" to Gali for the Fund donation !!!

Marcial writes:
I have acknowledged the whole fund of P32,206.33 from Vicky and now it's in the Export and Industry Bank, Baguio Branch, Session Road, Baguio City with Account No. 22070****6 in my name "Marcial V. Esquejo" For BCHS Class 62. I will send another acknowledgement of the P10,000.00 donation of Gali thru his email address.

I suggest that we inform all concerned on whatever plans we have for 2012 as well as on who are in charge and who shall be working. I have been designated custodian of the fund but not everyone is aware of this, I hope I am officially assigned with the task.
source: email, maresquejo@yahoo.com: Saturday, June 6, 2009, 12:27 AM

The Ever Elusive James !!!

Could this be our own JAMES LAURICO ???

Image source: www.chess.com/members/view/pindol_91

'62 Connection in Michigan

I am enjoying all the postings. 'Looking forward to seeing everybody sometime. I just found out today where Virginia Pulay is & just talked to her this afternoon. She does not have an email address but I do have her p.o. address & telephone number. Again thank you for all you are doing and more power to you.

BCHS62Admin: [With V.P.'s permission, complete address and Tel # will be sent thru the class email and will not be published thru this blog]

Excerpt from Glory Salvador-Alipit's email June 1, 2009 8:41pm